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Barcelona confirm Sergio Busquets to sign contract extension

Barcelona have confirmed that Sergio Busquets has agreed to extend his contract until 2019.

Barca said Spain midfielder Busquets, whose current deal was due to expire in 2018, will put pen to paper on the new deal on Friday.

A statement on the club's official website read: "FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sergio Busquets to renew his contract through June 30, 2019 with an option for one more year."

Barcelona are reported to have handed Busquets the new deal to ward off interest from Premier League clubs including Manchester City.

The 26-year-old had told The Guardian at the weekend that he was keen to play in England before the end of his career.

Asked whether he envied the fact players have more freedom to tackle in the English game, he said: "I envy everything. I admire the Premier League for the quality and style of football.

"Maybe after years playing the same style you tire of it, and football there is very different. Stadiums are full, pitches are good, the press is different, people are different, the football culture is different.

"Everyone talks highly of England and I'd like to experience it one day. You see more space, more opportunity to enjoy your football. It's more physical, more intense, but I think I'd be comfortable.

"I can't say I'll definitely play there because things change and I've always said I want to stay here for many years, but I'd like the experience."

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